Just south of Little Langdale a short (four miles - short by Lake District standards) walk gives you the option of going round or though the 'Cathedral' slate mine. We went right through to a huge, cavernous chamber and scrambled through to the darkest tunnels (bring your own torch) hewn from the slate, before emerging excited into the daylight on the other side.

Lucky us – working by the coast in Eastbourne – the sea is a constant inspiration whatever the season, whether for colour or for the feeling of wellbeing… and you can’t beat the odd bag of chips with salt and vinegar!

I love this styling, a Scandinavian bleached sitting room. So calming – feels like holiday... The wallpaper is amazing – so convincing you have to feel it to believe it!

Wow, what an amazingly hot summer we’re all enjoying – long may it continue. If you’re planning to enjoy it at home with a staycation this year you may fancy doing a spot of decorating… and for a uniquely hot and cool colour that suits everyone it has to be coral - from cool coral pink to a striking hot coral flame. Just a touch as an accent colour to a full deep delicious peach. It also looks great with a tan! Take a look...